New Schwintek Issue

[Cincinnati Kid]

New Schwintek issue. Closes normally, but one side opens about 3/4" shortly after travel begins. Any ideas?

[DustyGeek]

Nothing to add except we had the exact same problem with the three Schwintek slides on our last rig (2018 Thor Miramar) - they would move out during travel, especially on long travel days. Our current rig (2022 Entegra Accolade) doesn’t seem to have the problem with the one Schwintek on it (bed slide). It stays put with the seal compressed nicely. I’m not sure of the difference as I never got to the bottom of it.

[Radar57]

New Schwintek issue. Closes normally, but one side opens about 3/4" shortly after travel begins. Any ideas?[/QUOTE]

Thinking out loud here but reading how the system operates when the slide is fully opened or closed the switch is held to synch the motors. Holding the switch causes the motors to amp out which i assume tells the controller they are in synch. Per the Schwintck manual when the switch is released the motor is "locked". Could it be the motors are slightly out of sync? Or could it be a bad motor because it is not locking? Note: I'm not sure if the "locking" feature is a physical brake or electric brake.

[Cincinnati Kid]

Originally Posted by Radar57

New Schwintek issue. Closes normally, but one side opens about 3/4" shortly after travel begins. Any ideas?

Thinking out loud here but reading how the system operates when the slide is fully opened or closed the switch is held to synch the motors. Holding the switch causes the motors to amp out which i assume tells the controller they are in synch. Per the Schwintck manual when the switch is released the motor is "locked". Could it be the motors are slightly out of sync? Or could it be a bad motor because it is not locking? Note: I'm not sure if the "locking" feature is a physical brake or electric brake.[/QUOTE]

That's what I was thinking- It is synced when closing, and both sides equally compress the gasket. Then after rolling just a few miles, one side opens up about 3/4". Since the motor has such a high gear ratio, 500:1, it seems that it would automatically lock just by needing too much force to overcome that ratio and spin the motor.

[Radar57]

Originally Posted by Cincinnati Kid

Since the motor has such a high gear ratio, 500:1, it seems that it would automatically lock just by needing too much force to overcome that ratio and spin the motor.

I would agree, that gear ratio would make it difficult to turn without the motor operating. That would create a "physical" brake in a way. There's a lot of smart people on the forum hopefully they can come up with an idea.

[01tundra]

Have you tried resync'ing the motors?

https://youtu.be/lqsWi27CLiU

[ScoobyMike]

Check that th screw that keeps the motor from creeping up is in place. It is near the top of the H column.

[RoadrunnerII]

Also ensure the bumpers on still on each rail. If one is missing the rack can move

RoadrunnerII

[Gchan]

Sorry to be negative here but get rid of it! You are going to continue with issues, till you either leave slide in or trade it

[Cincinnati Kid]

Originally Posted by 01tundra

Have you tried resync'ing the motors?

https://youtu.be/lqsWi27CLiU

Yes. I have to resync every time I move since this started.

[Cincinnati Kid]

Originally Posted by RoadrunnerII

Also ensure the bumpers on still on each rail. If one is missing the rack can move

RoadrunnerII

Ok, not sure where the bumpers are.

[RoadrunnerII]

Originally Posted by Cincinnati Kid

Ok, not sure where the bumpers are.

They are below the motor and lower jib. I highly recommend taking the lci course on the swinteck slides.
Something is definitely out on your slide. I am thinking bumpers.
You can buy the parts from lci in different kits.
With and without the rails

RoadrunnerII

[Gchan]

I know how frustrating it can be! We had so much trouble with two of the four slides on my diesel m/h that I had to work on them each trip till my wife said get rid of it ! Took a big hit but trade it in on a m/h without those slides ? And been a happy camper since and been camping for past two years without even thinking about the slides! Good luck an safe travels

[Cincinnati Kid]

Originally Posted by ScoobyMike

Check that th screw that keeps the motor from creeping up is in place. It is near the top of the H column.

Yeah, I’ll check that again too. Thanks.

[Cincinnati Kid]

Originally Posted by RoadrunnerII

They are below the motor and lower jib. I highly recommend taking the lci course on the swinteck slides.
Something is definitely out on your slide. I am thinking bumpers.
You can buy the parts from lci in different kits.
With and without the rails

RoadrunnerII

I’ll be studying up on this, thanks

[billcf7]

When you are closing listen to the motors amp out If you don’t hear them quit at exactly the same time they need to be resinked